Tablet containing system

ABSTRACT

A tablet containing system that helps prevent tablet-portions from interfering with the toilet flushing mechanism, can be tethered within the toilet bowl, and allows for tablet-portions to be easily removed from the toilet tank.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] The present application claims the benefit of related provisionalapplication serial No. 60/428,530, filed Nov. 21, 2002, entitled “TABLETCONTAINING SYSTEM”, the contents of which are incorporated herein byreference and are not admitted to be prior art with respect to thepresent invention by their mention in this cross-reference section.

BACKGROUND

[0002] This invention relates to providing a tablet containing systemthat contains a tablet submerged under water within a toilet tank. Thetablet may comprise detergent and/or bleach and/or dye, and assists indisinfecting and treating the water in the toilet tank. In the past,such tablets have been placed directly into toilet tanks without acontainer. Over time, as the tablet dissolved and disintegrated, piecesof the tablet broke off and could interfere with the operation of theflushing mechanism. For example, tablet pieces that came in directcontact with the toilet tank flapper could block the flapper fromachieving a proper seal, causing the flapper to leak. Parts of theflushing mechanism made of rubber (or similar material) that came indirect contact with tablet pieces could result in the accelerateddegradation of such flushing mechanism parts.

OBJECTS AND FEATURES OF THE INVENTION

[0003] A primary object and feature of the present invention is toprovide a tablet containing system that helps prevent tablet-portionsfrom interfering with the toilet flushing mechanism. Another object andfeature of the present invention is to provide a tablet containingsystem that can be tethered within the toilet bowl. Another object andfeature of the present invention is to provide a tablet containingsystem that allows for tablet-portions to be easily removed from thetoilet tank. Another object and feature of the present invention is toprovide a tablet containing system that can conveniently be tethered tothe toilet tank flush lever to provide extra agitation to the watersurrounding the tablet when the toilet is flushed.

[0004] Another object and feature of the present invention is to providea tablet containing system that combines a container clasping functionwith a tether attachment function for convenience and efficiency.

[0005] A further primary object and feature of the invention is toprovide such a system, which is efficient, inexpensive, and handy. Otherobjects and features of this invention will become apparent withreference to the following descriptions.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0006] In accordance with a preferred embodiment hereof, this inventionprovides a tablet container system for containing at least one cleaningtablet in a toilet tank comprising a flushing mechanism and containingflushable water, comprising, in combination: at least one container,comprising at least one interior portion and at least one exteriorportion, structured and arranged to contain the at least one tablet;wherein such at least one container is structured and arranged to allowaccess to such at least one interior portion of such at least onecontainer wherein the at least one tablet can be removably inserted; atleast one fastener structured and arranged to prevent accidental accessto such at least one interior portion of such at least one container;and a plurality of orifices structured and arranged to permitsubstantially free flow of the water between such at least one exteriorportion and such at least one interior portion of such at least onecontainer; wherein such plurality of orifices are structured andarranged to substantially block egress of significantly-sizedtablet-portions from such at least one interior portion of such at leastone container. Moreover, it provides such a tablet container systemwherein such plurality of orifices are structured and arranged tosubstantially block egress of tablet-portions larger than about ⅛ inchdiameter from such at least one interior portion of such at least onecontainer. Additionally, it provides such a tablet container systemwherein such plurality of orifices are structured and arranged tosubstantially block egress of tablet-portions larger than about{fraction (1/16)} inch diameter from such at least one interior portionof such at least one container. Also, it provides such a tabletcontainer system wherein such plurality of orifices permits fluid toenter such at least one interior portion through a first side of suchcontainer and exit such at least one interior portion through a secondside, opposite such first side, of such at least one container. Inaddition, it provides such a tablet container system wherein suchplurality of orifices are located over more than half of a totalexterior surface area of such at least one container. And, it providessuch a tablet container system further comprising at least one tetherstructured and arranged to tether such at least one container to thetoilet tank. Further, it provides such a tablet container system whereinsuch at least one container consists essentially of integrally-moldedplastic.

[0007] In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, thisinvention provides a tablet container system for containing at least onecleaning tablet in a toilet tank comprising a flushing mechanism andcontaining flushable water, comprising, in combination: at least onecontainer, comprising at least one interior portion and at least oneexterior portion, structured and arranged to contain the at least onetablet; wherein such container is structured and arranged to allowaccess to such at least one interior portion of such at least onecontainer, wherein the at least one tablet can be removably inserted; atleast one fastener structured and arranged to prevent accidental accessto the at least one interior portion of such container; a plurality oforifices structured and arranged to permit substantially free flow offluid between such at least one exterior portion and such at least oneinterior portion of such at least one container; and at least one tetherstructured and arranged to tether such at least one container to thetoilet tank; wherein such at least one tether comprises such at leastone fastener. Even further, it provides such a tablet container systemwherein such at least one tether comprises at least one chain. Moreover,it provides such a tablet container system wherein such at least onetether comprises at least one cable. Additionally, it provides such atablet container system wherein such at least one fastener comprises atleast one clip. Also, it provides such a tablet container system whereinsuch at least one clip comprises metal.

[0008] In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, thisinvention provides a tablet container system for containing at least onecleaning tablet in a toilet tank comprising a toilet tank flush leverand containing flushable water, comprising, in combination: at least onecontainer, comprising at least one interior portion and at least oneexterior portion, structured and arranged to contain the at least onetablet; wherein such container is structured and arranged to allowaccess to such at least one interior portion of such at least onecontainer, wherein the at least one tablet can be removably inserted; atleast one fastener structured and arranged to prevent accidental accessto the at least one interior portion of such container; a plurality oforifices structured and arranged to permit substantially free flow offluid between such at least one exterior portion and such at least oneinterior portion of such at least one container; and at least one tetherstructured and arranged to tether such at least one container to thetoilet tank flush lever. In addition, it provides such a tabletcontainer system wherein such plurality of orifices are structured andarranged to substantially block egress of tablet-portions larger thanabout ⅛ inch diameter from such at least one interior portion of such atleast one container. And, it provides such a tablet container systemwherein such plurality of orifices permits fluid to enter such at leastone interior portion through a first side of such container and exitsuch at least one interior portion through a second side, opposite suchfirst side, of such at least one container. Further, it provides such atablet container system wherein such at least one tether comprises suchat least one fastener. Even further, it provides such a tablet containersystem wherein such at least one container comprises: at least one firstcontainer portion; at least one second container portion; and at leastone hinge; wherein such at least one hinge connects such at least onefirst container portion to such at least one second container portion.Even further, it provides such a tablet container system wherein such atleast one container essentially consists of integrally-molded plastic.Even further, it provides such a tablet container system wherein suchplurality of orifices are located over more than half of surface area ofsuch at least one container. Even further, it provides such a tabletcontainer system wherein such at least one fastener is located on a sideof such at least one container opposite from such at least one hinge.

[0009] Additionally, this invention provides each and every novelfeature, element, combination, step and/or method disclosed or suggestedby this provisional patent application.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tablet container, according to apreferred embodiment of the present invention, showing a tablet beinginserted into the opened tablet container.

[0011]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the tablet container of FIG. 1,closed and adjacent to two different embodiments of a tether.

[0012]FIG. 3 is a front view of a toilet tank (partially cut-away)showing tablet-containing systems installed in three different wayswithin the toilet tank.

[0013]FIG. 4 is a top view of the tablet container of FIG. 1, partiallyshowing an attached tether.

[0014]FIG. 5 is a side view of the tablet container of FIG. 1, partiallyshowing an attached tether.

[0015]FIG. 6 is a side view (in section) of the tablet container of FIG.1, partially showing an attached tether.

[0016]FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an attacher fastener and part ofan attached tether.

[0017]FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of atablet container (with a shape different than the embodiment of FIG. 1).

[0018]FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an alternate preferred embodimentof a tablet containing system with a square shaped tablet container.

[0019]FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an alternate preferred embodimentof a tablet container (in the closed/clasped position).

[0020]FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the tablet container of FIG. 10in the closed/clasped position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE BEST MODE AND PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THEINVENTION

[0021] Reference is now made to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspectiveview of tablet container 100, with interior portion 110 and exteriorportion 112, according to a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention, showing at least one tablet 150 being inserted into theopened tablet container 100 (embodying herein at least one container,comprising at least one interior portion and at least one exteriorportion, structured and arranged to contain the at least one tablet).There are many instances throughout the specification where Applicantuses the phrase, “at least one”, to indicate that, although only one maybe shown in the drawings, it is contemplated that more than one maysuffice. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those withordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriatecircumstances, considering issues such as tablet size, tablet containersize, etc., other tablet container arrangements may suffice, such as,for example, a tablet container adapted to contain more than one tablet150 and a tablet container adapted to contain tablets of different sizesand shapes, etc. Preferably, tablet container 100 comprises containerportion 102 a connected to container portion 102 b by hinge 104, asshown. Preferably, hinge 104 permits access to interior portion 110 oftablet container 100, allowing tablet 150 to be removably insertedwithin tablet container 100, as shown (embodying herein wherein such atleast one container is structured and arranged to allow access to suchat least one interior portion of such at least one container wherein theat least one tablet can be removably inserted; and embodying hereinwherein such at least one container comprises at least one firstcontainer portion, at least one second container portion, at least onehinge, wherein such at least one hinge connects such at least one firstcontainer portion to such at least one second container portion).

[0022] Preferably, tablet container 100 comprises clasp 106, as shown.Preferably, clasp 106 comprises clasp portion 106 a and clasp portion106 b, as shown. Preferably, clasp portion 106 a and clasp portion 106 bclasp container portion 102 a and container portion 102 b together(keeping tablet 150 within interior portion 110). Preferably, claspportion 106 a and clasp portion 106 b each comprise tab 114, with hole116, as shown. Preferably, when container portion 102 a and containerportion 102 b are pressed together, hole 116 in each clasp portion 106are aligned, and container fastener 122 can be inserted through suchaligned hole 116 to lock container portion 102 a and container portion102 b in place (with tablet container 100 in a “closed” arrangement), asshown (embodying herein at least one fastener structured and arranged toprevent accidental access to such at least one interior portion of suchat least one container; and embodying herein wherein such at least onetether comprises such at least one fastener). Upon reading the teachingsof this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will nowunderstand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issuessuch as production cost, material selection, convenience, etc., othercontainer fastening arrangements, such as snaps, threaded fittings,interlocking tabs (as shown in FIG. 9, FIG. 10 and FIG. 11), tabswithout holes 116, fastening arrangements where container fastener 122is not used for locking, etc., may suffice. Preferably, clasp 106 islocated on a side of the container portion 102 a (and container portion102 b) opposite hinge 104, as shown, so that tablet container 100 can befastened to effectively contain portions of tablet 150 (embodying hereinwherein such at least one fastener is located on a side of such at leastone container opposite from such at least one hinge). Upon reading thisspecification, those skilled in the art will now understand that, underappropriate circumstances, considering issues such as production cost,type of container fastening mechanism, etc., other locations for claspportion 106, etc., may suffice, for example, in a case where containerportion 102 a and container portion 102 b are fastened by a threadedconnection, it may suffice to eliminate clasp portion 106 and/oreliminate hinge 104. Thus, tablet 150 can be secured within tabletcontainer 100.

[0023] Preferably, for efficiency and reduced cost, container portion102 a, clasp portion 106 a, container portion 102 b, clasp portion 106b, and hinge 104, consist essentially of integrally-molded plastic,molded together as a single unit (embodying herein wherein such at leastone container consists essentially of integrally-molded plastic).Preferably, hinge 104 comprises plastic sufficiently flexible such thathinge 104 may bend, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of thisspecification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understandthat, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such asproduction cost, durability, chemical reactivity, etc., other materialsmay suffice, such as, for example, metal, etc. Also upon reading theteachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the artwill now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, consideringissues such as production cost, material selection, etc., other hingearrangements may suffice, such as, for example, a butt-hinge with a pin,etc.

[0024]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of tablet container 100 in the closedposition and adjacent to two different embodiments of tether 120.Preferably, tablet containing system comprises tether 120. Preferablytablet containing system comprises container fastener 122, for fasteningcontainer to tether 120. Container fastener 122 may or may not be usedto assist in locking container portion 102 a and container portion 102 bin a closed position. Preferably, container fastener 122 comprises metalclip, as shown (embodying herein wherein such at least one fastenercomprises at least one clip, and embodying herein wherein such at leastone clip comprises metal).

[0025] Preferably, tether 120 comprises container fastener 122, cable128 (embodying herein wherein such at least one tether comprises atleast one cable), and attacher fastener 124. Upon reading thisspecification, those skilled in the art will now understand that, underappropriate circumstances, considering issues such as manufacturingcost, durability, etc., other tether arrangements may suffice, such as,for example, replacing cable 128 with something else, such as, forexample, chain 130 (embodying herein wherein such at least one tethercomprises at least one chain), as shown, etc. Upon reading the teachingsof this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will nowunderstand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issuessuch as which part of the toilet tank tablet holder will be tethered,etc., other types of attacher fastener arrangements may suffice, suchas, for example, clips, such as, for example, attacher fastener 126,hooks, such as, for example, attacher fastener 126 b (see FIG. 9), etc.A plurality of orifices 108 allows water flow 222 through tabletcontainer 100. Orifices 108 allow water into and/or out of tabletcontainer 100 so that dissolved portions of tablet 150 can mix withwater in toilet tank 200. Preferably, orifices 108 are small enough suchthat if “significantly-sized” pieces of tablet 100 break off, suchpieces are still retained within tablet container 100 (embodying hereinwherein such plurality of orifices are structured and arranged tosubstantially block egress of significantly-sized tablet-portions fromsuch at least one interior portion of such at least one container).Pieces of tablet 150 are considered “significantly-sized” if they arelarge enough to interfere with the functioning of the toilet tankflushing system (for example, by pieces blocking a toilet tank flapperfrom achieving a proper seal). Preferably, each of orifices 108comprises an effective diameter (“effective diameter” being defined asthe largest diameter solid sphere that can pass through the orifice) ofless than about {fraction (3/16)} inch, preferably an effective diameterof less than about ⅛ inch (embodying herein wherein such plurality oforifices are structured and arranged to substantially block egress oftablet-portions larger than about ⅛ inch diameter from such at least oneinterior portion of such at least one container), preferably aneffective diameter of less than about {fraction (1/16)} inch (embodyingherein wherein such plurality of orifices are structured and arranged tosubstantially block egress of tablet-portions larger than about{fraction (1/16)} inch diameter from such at least one interior portionof such at least one container), since experiment has shown thatorifices 108 of this size are small enough to effectively block theegress of “significantly-sized” portions of tablet 150, and yet orifices108 of this size are still sufficiently large enough to permitsubstantially free flow of fluid between said exterior and said interiorof said container (embodying herein a plurality of orifices structuredand arranged to permit substantially free flow of the water between suchat least one exterior portion and such at least one interior portion ofsuch at least one container). Preferably, portions of tablet 150 arecontained within tablet container 100 so that portions of tablet 150 canbe easily removed from the toilet tank 200 (as opposed to portions oftablet 150 potentially being scattered throughout the bottom of toilettank 200 when tablet 150 is placed directly in toilet tank 200 withouttablet container 100). Tether 120 allows a user to remove the remains oftablet 150 without the need to submerge the user's hand to the bottom oftoilet tank 200. Preferably, orifices 108 are located on opposing sidesof tablet container 100, to permit fluid to enter one side and exit theother side, promoting the free flow of fluid through tablet container100, as shown (embodying herein wherein such plurality of orificespermits fluid to enter such at least one interior portion through afirst side of such container and exit such at least one interior portionthrough a second side, opposite such first side, of such at least onecontainer). Preferably, orifices 108 are located over more than half ofa total exterior surface area of tablet container 100 to promote thefree flow of fluid through tablet container 100, as shown (embodyingherein wherein such plurality of orifices are located over more thanhalf of a total exterior surface area of such at least one container).Preferably, orifices 108 comprise a square or slotted shape, as shown.Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinaryskill in the art will now understand that, under appropriatecircumstances, considering issues such as production cost, materialselection, how particular kinds of tablets disintegrate, and what sizeportions of tablet 150 will interfere with the functioning a toiletflushing mechanism, etc., other orifice arrangements may suffice, suchas, for example, other orifice shapes (such as, for example, circular,star-shaped, etc.) and other orifice sizes, etc.

[0026]FIG. 3 is a front view of a toilet tank (partially cut-away)showing tablet-containing systems installed in three different wayswithin the toilet tank. As shown, preferably, tether 120 may be used totether tablet container 100 below water surface 220 (embodying herein atleast one tether structured and arranged to tether such at least onecontainer to the toilet tank) from toilet tank flush lever 206(embodying herein at least one tether structured and arranged to tethersuch at least one container to the toilet tank flush lever). Toilet tankflush lever 206 is attached to toilet tank flush handle 204, so thatwhen toilet tank flush handle 204 is depressed, tablet container 100moves, thereby agitating the water surrounding the tablet container 100and increasing water flow 222 (See FIG. 2) through such plurality oforifices 108, as shown. Preferably, tether 120 is connected to toilettank flush lever 206 by connecting attacher fastener 124 to one of theopenings 208. Tether 120 allows tablet 150 to be removed from toilettank 200 more easily and conveniently, since a user does not have toreach down into toilet tank 200 to remove tablet 150, but instead, maypull the tablet container 100 up by tether 120. Upon reading theteachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the artwill now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, consideringissues such as the convenience of tethering tablet container 100 totoilet tank flushing mechanisms, etc., other tablet containerinstallation arrangements may suffice, such as, for example, tetheringtablet container 100 to toilet tank wall, for example, by attachingattacher fastener 124 to tank wall fastener 132, as shown, or lettingtablet container 100 rest on the bottom of toilet tank 200, as shown,etc.

[0027]FIG. 4 is a top view of the tablet container 100 of FIG. 1,partially showing an attached tether 120.

[0028]FIG. 5 is a side view of tablet container 100, partially showingattached tether 120.

[0029]FIG. 6 is a side view (in section) of tablet container 100,partially showing an attached tether 120.

[0030]FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a portion of tether 120 andattached tank wall fastener 132. Tank wall fastener 132 is preferablystructured and arranged to hang on the top lip of toilet tank wall 202,as shown. Preferably, tablet container 100 comprises a round shape, asshown in FIG. 4, since tablet 150 typically comprises a round shape.Preferably, dimensions of tablet container 100 are sized to accommodatea typical tablet 150 within tablet container 100, as shown. Preferably,tablet container 100 comprises a diameter of about 3½ inches.Preferably, tablet container 100 comprises a width of about 1½ inches.Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinaryskill in the art will now understand that, under appropriatecircumstances, considering issues such as tablet size, tablet shape,etc., other tablet container arrangements may suffice, such as, forexample, different dimensions, different diameters, widths, shapes, etc.

[0031]FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an alternate preferred embodimentof a tablet containing system. Tablet container 100 b (analogous totablet container 100) comprises a square shape, as shown.

[0032]FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an alternate preferred embodimentof a tablet containing system. Preferably, tablet container 100 c(analogous to tablet container 100) has slot-shaped orifices 108 c, asshown. Preferably, clasp 106 comprises clasp portion 106 aa and claspportion 106 bb, which comprise interlocking tabs, as shown. Preferably,tablet container 100 c comprises tether tab 127, preferably with hole127 b, as shown, for attaching tether 120 to tablet container 100 c.Preferably, tether 120 is attached to tether tab 127 with tetherfastener 122 c, as shown.

[0033]FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an alternate preferred embodimentof tablet container 100 d (in the closed/clasped position). Preferably,tablet container 100 d (analogous to tablet container 100) hasslot-shaped orifices 108 d, as shown. Preferably, clasp 106 comprisesclasp portion 106 a′ and clasp portion 106 b′, which compriseinterlocking tabs, as shown. Preferably, tablet container 100 dcomprises tether tab 127, preferably with hole 127 b, as shown, forattaching tether 120 to tablet container 100 d. Preferably, tether 120is attached to tether tab 127 with tether fastener 122 c, as shown.

[0034]FIG. 11 is a perspective view of tablet container 100 d in theopen position.

[0035] Although applicant has described applicant's preferredembodiments of this invention, it will be understood that the broadestscope of this invention includes such modifications as diverse shapes,sizes, materials, etc. Such scope is limited only by the below claims asread in connection with the above specification. Further, many otheradvantages of applicant's invention will be apparent to those skilled inthe art from the above descriptions and the below claims.

What is claimed is: 1) A tablet container system for containing at leastone cleaning tablet in a toilet tank comprising a flushing mechanism andcontaining flushable water, comprising, in combination: a) at least onecontainer, comprising at least one interior portion and at least oneexterior portion, to contain the at least one tablet; b) wherein said atleast one container is adapted to allow access to said at least oneinterior portion of said at least one container wherein the at least onetablet can be removably inserted; c) at least one fastener to preventaccidental access to said at least one interior portion of said at leastone container; and d) a plurality of orifices adapted to permitsubstantially free flow of the water between said at least one exteriorportion and said at least one interior portion of said at least onecontainer; e) wherein said plurality of orifices are adapted tosubstantially block egress of significantly-sized tablet-portions fromsaid at least one interior portion of said at least one container. 2)The tablet container system according to claim 1 wherein said pluralityof orifices are structured and arranged to substantially block egress oftablet-portions larger than about ⅛-inch diameter from said at least oneinterior portion of said at least one container. 3) The tablet containersystem according to claim 2 wherein said plurality of orifices arestructured and arranged to substantially block egress of tablet-portionslarger than about {fraction (1/16)}-inch diameter from said at least oneinterior portion of said at least one container. 4) The tablet containersystem according to claim 1 wherein said plurality of orifices permitsfluid to enter said at least one interior portion through a first sideof said container, and exit said at least one interior portion through asecond side, opposite said first side, of said at least one container.5) The tablet container system according to claim 1 wherein saidplurality of orifices are located over more than half of a totalexterior surface area of said at least one container. 6) The tabletcontainer system according to claim 1 further comprising at least onetether to tether said at least one container to the toilet tank. 7) Thetablet container system according to claim 1 wherein said at least onecontainer consists essentially of integrally-molded plastic. 8) A tabletcontainer system for containing at least one cleaning tablet in a toilettank comprising a flushing mechanism and containing flushable water,comprising, in combination: a) at least one container, comprising atleast one interior portion and at least one exterior portion, to containthe at least one tablet; b) wherein said container is adapted to allowaccess to said at least one interior portion of said at least onecontainer wherein the at least one tablet can be removably inserted; c)at least one fastener to prevent accidental access to the at least oneinterior portion of said container; d) a plurality of orificesstructured and arranged to permit substantially free flow of fluidbetween said at least one exterior portion and said at least oneinterior portion of said at least one container; and e) at least onetether to tether said at least one container to the toilet tank; f)wherein said at least one tether comprises said at least one fastener.9) The tablet container system according to claim 8 wherein said atleast one tether comprises at least one chain. 10) The tablet containersystem according to claim 8 wherein said at least one tether comprisesat least one cable. 11) The tablet container system according to claim 8wherein said at least one fastener comprises at least one clip. 12) Thetablet container system according to claim 11 wherein said at least oneclip comprises metal. 13) A tablet container system for containing atleast one cleaning tablet in a toilet tank comprising a toilet tankflush lever and containing flushable water, comprising, in combination:a) at least one container, comprising at least one interior portion andat least one exterior portion, to contain the at least one tablet; b)wherein said container is adapted to allow access to said at least oneinterior portion of said at least one container wherein the at least onetablet can be removably inserted; c) at least one fastener to preventaccidental access to the at least one interior portion of saidcontainer; d) a plurality of orifices structured and arranged to permitsubstantially free flow of fluid between said at least one exteriorportion and said at least one interior portion of said at least onecontainer; and e) at least one tether to tether said at least onecontainer to the toilet tank flush lever. 14) The tablet containersystem according to claim 13 wherein said plurality of orifices arestructured and arranged to substantially block egress of tablet-portionslarger than about ⅛-inch diameter from said at least one interiorportion of said at least one container. 15) The tablet container systemaccording to claim 14 wherein said plurality of orifices permits fluidto enter said at least one interior portion through a first side of saidcontainer, and exit said at least one interior portion through a secondside, opposite said first side, of said at least one container. 16) Thetablet container system according to claim 15 wherein said at least onetether comprises said at least one fastener. 17) The tablet containersystem according to claim 16 wherein said at least one containercomprises: a) at least one first container portion, b) at least onesecond container portion, c) at least one hinge, d) wherein said atleast one hinge connects said at least one first container portion tosaid at least one second container portion. 18) The tablet containersystem according to claim 17 wherein said at least one containeressentially consists of integrally-molded plastic. 19) The tabletcontainer system according to claim 18 wherein said plurality oforifices are located over more than half of surface area of said atleast one container. 20) The tablet container system according to claim19 wherein said at least one fastener is located on a portion of said atleast one container opposite from said at least one hinge.